Recent Content by SootieSteve

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    Diabetes and the Armed Forces

    Cheers @Kenners. That's the general perception I'm getting. The MO phoned me whilst still on a drip in hospital to tell me the same, but I hope in this day and age there is scope to retain me. Thanks for your advice mate
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    Diabetes and the Armed Forces

    Hi, just been diagnosed Type 1. I've been in the Armed Forces (Royal Marines) for the last 25 years. Are there any other servicemen/women out there that have been diagnosed whilst serving?? If so, were you medically discharged or allowed to continue to serve?? I look forward to hearing from you
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    Watcha

    Thanks @Jaylee, once I have read up and got my head around the whole Diabetes sketch I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions [emoji23]
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    Watcha

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    Watcha

    Hiya all, I'm steve and just been diagnosed with Type 1 at the age of 43. Bit of a shock for me, especially after being in the Armed Forces for 25 years. Look forward to reading up and hopefully interacting with the forums in the near future once I have my head around it all. Take care and look...